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Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:03:48 GMTIn all those callouts, different readers will take different sides.
Just notice that at every link in that chain of events, public discourse was...

In all those callouts, different readers will take different sides.

Just notice that at every link in that chain of events, public discourse was dominated not by efforts to persuade or debate anything on the merits, but by attempts to cast, locate, or portray the target of oneís opprobrium as out of bounds.

The lesson isnít that stigma is never appropriate. If someone incites violence against Jews or Muslims, for example, the words ought to be summarily condemned, not fodder for debate about whether violent attacks are, in fact, desirable. Still, this episode illustrates that when the constant focus is on the boundaries of legitimate speech, little time or attention is left for substance. And whatís said to constitute bigotry keeps expanding without any apparent limit.

we've been lacking substance for a long time now. i'd say it started a couple of years into obamas presidency. it has been stoked with gasoline during the don's term

it makes me very sad to sit here and watch america consume itself with such worthless and self-destructive irrational polarization. something like 'cultural appropriation', which is a completely bullshit concept, is simply a way to manufacture outrage out of nothing, and even worse, pain out of nothing

my hope is that we will 'get over' this soon and return to 'normal', without so much pathological hyper-sensitivity. i honestly dont know if that will ever happen. this might be the new norm, and that would be catastrophic

Joe B: 2019 NFL Mock Draft No. 1
Posted: 3:38 PM, Mar 20, 2019 Updated: 6:11 PM, Mar 20, 2019
By: Joe Buscaglia
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(WKBW) ó After a flurry of activity for the Buffalo Bills in free agency, the focus of the offseason has shifted almost completely to the 2019 NFL Draft in late April. The Bills hold the ninth overall selection, and have done enough in free agency to at least have the appearance of being a wild card team that can address any position they choose.

Even with all the additions, the Bills still have some holes on the roster. How will they address them all?

My first look at how the draft could shake out, which extends all the way to the Bills' pick in the second round:

Round One

1) - QB Kyler Murray, Oklahoma
- I don't know if this is a long con by the Arizona Cardinals to get Oakland to give up the goods to move up to first overall, but it's as though Murray going atop the draft is a foregone conclusion -- at least as of March 20. If the Cardinals hang on to him, you have to wonder who trades for Josh Rosen. It would be a cheap deal, and there is still plenty to work with. Everyone talks about Washington or the New York Giants, but I wonder if a team like Green Bay or New England might be inclined to swing a deal to develop a good, young quarterback.

2) - DT Quinnen Williams, Alabama
- After taking a big swing to bring in Dee Ford, the 49ers have the opportunity to pair Williams with DeForest Buckner and be a headache for all those going up against them. They need a top wide receiver, but the value is better for them to find that player with their second round selection.

3) - EDGE Nick Bosa, Ohio State
- The Jets thought they were getting Anthony Barr, until he left them in the dust to re-sign with Minnesota. Instead, they get the brother of one of the best edge rushers in the league, and a dynamite prospect in his own right.

4) - EDGE Josh Allen, Kentucky
- Ah, there's nothing quite like trading away one of the most dominant players in the game in his prime years, only to take a player that you hope to become as good as him the next draft. At least he'll be on his rookie contract, though.

5) - LB Devin White, LSU
- Wisely not spending all that money on Kwon Alexander, the Buccaneers might even have an upgrade down the line in Devin White.

6) - OT Jawaan Taylor, Florida
- I truly have no idea what the Giants' plan is for the offseason -- and at quarterback. But the Golden Tate signing could signal that they want to win now and give Eli Manning one last run, as crazy as that might be.

7) - WR D.K. Metcalf, Ole Miss
- Nick Foles is going to need a receiver that can develop into his top option, and with rare physical traits, the Jaguars hope Metcalf can be that guy.

8) - EDGE Montez Sweat, Mississippi State
- The Lions signed Trey Flowers, but they could use another edge rusher to round out their attack in the way that Matt Patricia wants.

9) - DT Ed Oliver, Houston
- This pairing is gaining steam, and for good reason. Bills general manager Brandon Beane views pass rushers, both from the edge and from the interior, to be premium positions. The defensive system used by head coach Sean McDermott craves a three-tecnhique defensive tackle that initiates pressure up the middle to help thwart a play before the offensive players can settle in. The Bills currently do not have a player at this position that is of starting caliber. Only Jordan Phillips is there, and he's likely best utilized as a rotational piece to maximize his reps. The Bills, under Beane and McDermott, have also yet to invest a substantial draft selection in a player that specializes in creating pressure on the defensive line. Enter Ed Oliver, who to me, is a true potential impact player. He moves around like a linebacker, he shows the strength of a player that outweighs him by 30 pounds, and he's got an array of moves to get into the backfield even against double teams. Heck, there was one rep that I watched where he split a double-team, and then a third and fourth blocker tried to get him and by that point, he was already in the backfield -- and that was on a three-man rush. The only concern that I have with Oliver is with his arm length in being able to keep offensive linemen off his pads. In many cases, it makes teams want to shy away from that defender, but with Oliver, you see him use it to his advantage by getting into the lineman's pads and then pushing him out of the way. He needs to clean up against the run a bit, but there is no substitute for pressure from that position in McDermott's defense. If he's available at ninth overall, all logic points to Oliver being a tremendous fit.

10) - QB Drew Lock, Missouri
- With one bad move at quarterback after another, John Elway must do something to help that perception along with helping his team for the long-term -- and a young rookie to develop will do the trick.

11) - QB Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State
- Haskins falls out of the top ten, but it's time for Cincinnati to start planning for life after Andy Dalton. He's had a good run, but the Bengals have new faces all over the organization, they hired a young coach that specializes in working with the quarterback, and they are in dire need for a new identity now that Marvin Lewis has moved on. Haskins represents all of that, along with some hope for the future in Cincinnati.

12) - T/G Jonah Williams, Alabama
- The Packers need to maximize their window with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and they need to help him stay upright. Jonah Williams is an accomplished player, and one that can step in immediately to help out the problems along the line. He'll be a guard in Green Bay.

13) - EDGE Rashan Gary, Michigan
- A super-twitchy player with a 'tweener body, the Dolphins and new head coach Brian Flores can line up Gary a little bit of everywhere along the defensive line. With Robert Quinn about to exit, they'll need some pass rush help.

14) - EDGE Brian Burns, Florida State
- Long, lean, and explosive. Burns isn't quite polished yet, but he has potential to be a great player.

15) - C Garrett Bradbury, NC State

16) - EDGE Clelin Ferrell, Clemson

17) (from CLE) - DT Christian Wilkins, Clemson

18) - T Andre Dillard, Washington State

19) - G Cody Ford, Oklahoma

20) - TE Noah Fant, Iowa

21) - T Kaleb McGary, Washington

22) - WR Marquise Brown, Oklahoma

23) - TE TJ Hockenson, Iowa

24) (from CHI) - LB Devin Bush, Michigan

25) - WR N'Keal Harry, Arizona State

26) - CB Greedy Williams, LSU

27) (from DAL) - DT Jeffery Simmons, Mississippi State

28) - IOL Erik McCoy, Texas A&M

29) - CB Byron Murphy, Washington

30) (from NO) - TE Irv Smith, Jr., Alabama

31) - CB Deandre Baker, Georgia

32) - WR AJ Brown, Ole Miss

Round Two

33) - DT Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame

34) (from NYJ) - WR Parris Campbell, Ohio State

35) - CB Julian Love, Notre Dame

36) - S Nassir Adderley, Delaware

37) - QB Daniel Jones, Duke

38) - T Greg Little, Ole Miss

39) - S Taylor Rapp, Washington

40) - T/G Dalton Risner, Kansas State
- There were a couple of things to monitor with this pick. If one of the three top tight ends were available, I think the Bills would have to have a long consideration at this spot. At wide receiver, if there is a run on receivers earlier than expected, perhaps they go after one in the second round. And at edge rusher, you have to see if someone falls down the board that was a fringe first round pick. However, with all of those not factoring into the equation, the chance to add a potential starter along the offensive line that brings you some versatility is a tough thing to pass up -- even after they added five offensive linemen in free agency. In Dalton Risner, they're getting a high-intensity player that fits all the prototypes you look for, and when he gets his hands on a player he can control at the point of attack. He consistently looks to finish his blocks and plays with the type of edge that has been lacking on the offensive line. He's a strong run blocker, he plays with power, and he's the type of person the Bills usually look to add to their locker room. He played right tackle at Kansas State, and also has the versatility to flip inside to guard. He'll have to earn a starting job, but he could wind up in the lineup to start the 2019 season.

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Ed Oliver would help solidify the DL at 3 tech DT, and Dalton Risner would solidify the OL at RG or RT.

Alexander played in nine games for the Seahawks a year ago but hasnít started a game since 2017.

Alexander, who has 23 starts over his five-year NFL career, would be a depth option at safety and a special teamer for Buffalo, competing with Rafael Bush, Dean Marlowe, and Siran Neal for a role as a backup to Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer.

He has two career interceptions to go with a fumble recovery and 118 tackles. He played 113 special-teams snaps for the Seahawks in 2018, or about 29% of all the special teams plays, but didnít take a single snap on defense. In 2017 with the Rams, he was in on 21% of the defensive snaps after playing 84% in 2016.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:33:05 GMTHas us picking a dancing bear OT Dillard (Washington St ) but i just cant see it ....thoughts ? I know these mocks will change handfuls of time but...Has us picking a dancing bear OT Dillard (Washington St ) but i just cant see it ....thoughts ? I know these mocks will change handfuls of time but initially I can Not see this move at #9. Dillard has great feet but wouldnt be impact player in grand scheme of things from day 1 .Pass.http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...iders-take-qbs
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Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:34:48 GMTInteresting... Teller ahead of Feliciano...
...Interesting... Teller ahead of Feliciano...

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Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:25:11 GMTLast year, I provided a lot of data regarding the QB class given the obvious need that Buffalo had there. This year, I've continued to do some scouting of the QBs for historical purposes, but have focused more time and effort on the RBs and WRs.

I put together a FanPost over on Rumblings to kinda break things down. I did not provide my own conclusions in the OP, instead letting people draw their own conclusions rather than potentially influencing people's opinions with my own, but I'm happy to discuss them throughout this thread/answer any questions that people have about it.

The Buffalo Bills went through the first wave of free agency and came away with a lot more talent on offense than what they had going in. Just days after the signings, Bills GM Brandon Beane joined Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn on the Bills Beat for the first time and discussed free agency, some of the players currently on the roster, and even a little dip into the draft. After that, the guys discuss the impact of the offensive linemen and the wide receivers on young players like Dion Dawkins, Zay Jones, and Robert Foster. Plus, some initial draft talk!

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Tue, 19 Mar 2019 03:08:14 GMTSimmons tore his ACL, so he is rehabbing. But, who do you like better: Ed Oliver, Simmons or Rahad Gary?
If the Bills trade back in the 1st...Simmons tore his ACL, so he is rehabbing. But, who do you like better: Ed Oliver, Simmons or Rahad Gary?

If the Bills trade back in the 1st round would you take him? Or, would you take him at 40?

Jeffery Simmons, DT 6'4" 301lbs.
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Impressive physical specimen offering rare combination of strength and athleticism for future dominance in a variety of defensive schemes. Simmons involvement in a fight between two women in 2016 will surely be a cause for concern, but his avoidance of trouble while at college should help his cause. His on-field issues are self-created and largely due to a lack of instincts, but the physical tools and immense upside outweigh those concerns. Simmons has All-Pro potential and should become an early starter and star.
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Jeffery Simmons is a disruptive interior defender who will make a muck of the pocket on passing situations and be an effective penetration tackle in the NFL. Simmons' ceiling will be defined by how much better he can be at finishing plays and/or by how effective his teammates are and playing the same style of football. Simmons has high end explosiveness/length, which will come in handy in efforts to disrupt play between the tackles.
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Simmons was one of college footballís most disruptive defensive lineman in 2018. Simmons combines natural athletic ability with power, explosiveness and quickness that allows him to penetrate gaps and win one-on-one situations.

He plays light on his feet and moves very fluidly. Simmons has impressive range against the run and can control opposing lineman with his hand usage. Simmons hasnít even scratched the surface of his potential. His ceiling is as a dominate, disruptive interior defender with above average pass rush production.
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